Warren Buffett crossed the threshold into billionaire status in 1985, at the age 54. At the time, there were only 12 other billionaires on the planet (in 2025 there are nearly 2,800). Buffett,

It has also made Warren Buffett an investing legend. While every investor's portfolio should be designed to meet their individual needs, it can sometimes be useful to take a closer look at what successful investors have done to help in the decision-making process.

According to the Bloomberg Billionaire Index, Warren Buffett’s net worth increased by $19 billion this year. That moves him to $161 billion, ahead of his friend Bill Gates, who co-founded Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and has a net worth of $160 billion.